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World's Oldest Living Plant
Ginkgo biloba extract is derived from the Ginkgo biloba tree leaf.
Thriving on Earth for more than 200 million years, the Ginkgo tree is
the world's oldest living plant. Considered sacred in the Orient, Ginkgo
was the only surviving tree near the epicenter of the Hiroshima atomic
bomb blast. One specimen, planted near a Japanese monastery more than
1,000 years ago, is still alive today.
Rich and Concentrated
The Ginkgo biloba leaf is rich in phytonutrients, chiefly
flavonglycosides and terpene lactones (ginkgolides.) In the extract,
these bioflavonoid-like active ingredients are highly concentrated.
Fifty pounds of Ginkgo leaves are used to yield one pound of extract.
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Brain and Mental Function
Numerous clinical studies have been published on Ginkgo biloba extract.
Much of this extensive research deals with Ginkgo's beneficial effects
on the brain and mental function.
Supports Circulation
Foremost among its actions, Ginkgo biloba extract supports circulatory
function in the brain and also in the extremities. Enhanced blood flow
to the brain means better delivery of oxygen and nutrients.
Many Observed Benefits
The clinically observed benefits of Ginkgo biloba extract include
improved short-term memory, and a positive effect on mood, sociability,
thinking ability and hearing.
Powerful Antioxidant
Ginkgo biloba extract is a powerful antioxidant. Acting as free-radical
scavengers, Ginkgo's flavonglysosides help prevent damaging peroxidation
of cell membrane lipid components.
Platelet Activating Factor (PAF)
The ginkgolides have been shown to inhibit Platelet Activating Factor
(PAF). Controlling PAF reduces clumping of blood platelets and improves
circulatory health.
Oxygen Delivery
By maintaining blood flow in the extremities, Ginkgo biloba extract
supports oxygen delivery to tissues and promotes ability to walk without
discomfort.
Discussion
Ginkgo biloba extracts rank high among the most popular herbal products
in Europe, where sales exceed $500 million annually.
Ginkgo biloba extract is non-toxic, free of side effects, and safe for
continuous use at the recommended intake level. Best Ginkgo Extract
should be taken for four weeks or more before results can be expected.
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Suggested Use: One capsule 3 times daily.
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1. Vorberg, G., "Ginkgo biloba extract (GBE): a long-term study of
chronic cerebral insufficiency in geriatric patients," Clinical Trials
Journal 1985 22(2): 149-157.
Abstract: 112 patients (51 men, 61 women: mean age ±70.5 8.7 years,
range 55-94 years) with chronic cerebral insufficiency were treated as
outpatients in several German test centers with Ginkgo biloba extract at
120 mg/day in an open one-year trial. Results showed a statistically
significant (P < 0.001) regression of the major symptoms of vertigo,
headache, tinnitus, short-term memory, vigilance and mood disturbance.
Heart rate and blood pressure modifications were not detected.
Laboratory mean levels of blood cholesterol and triglycerides remained
practically unchanged during the period of the trial. Significant
side-effects did not occur throughout the study, nor were significant
interactions with existing basic medications such as cardiac glycosides
or antidiabetics observed.
2. Kleijnen, J., Knipschild, P., "Ginkgo biloba," The Lancet, 1992,
340(7):1136-1139.
3. Bauer, U., "6-month double-blind randomized clinical trial of Ginkgo
biloba extract versus placebo in two parallel groups in patients
suffering from peripheral arterial insufficiency," Arzneim.-Forsch./Drug
Res. 1984 34(I), Nr. 6.
4. Pidoux, B., "Effects of Ginkgo biloba extract on the functional
activity of the brain," Presse Medicale 1986, 15(31):1588-1591.
Abstract Electroencephalography is the only convenient method for
functional exploration of the brain. The recent introduction of signal
analysis techniques has given it a quantitative dimension and has
resulted in pharmacological studies of electroencephalograms. In four
studies of this kind, the effects of Ginkgo biloba extract were
investigated on three pathological animal models, in healthy young
volunteers and in elderly people with demential disorders. In man, the
EEG tracings could be analyzed in relation to different psychometric
tests. The results obtained confirm those of clinical trials, and
notably the activity of Ginkgo biloba extract on alertness.
5. Hofferberth, B., "The efficacy of EGb 761 in patients with senile
dementia of the Alzheimer type, a double-blind, placebo-controlled study
on different levels of investigation," Human Psychopharmacology 1994, 9:
215-22.
6. Mouren, X., Caillard, P., Schwartz, F., "Study of the Antiischemic
action of EGB 761 in the treatment of peripheral arterial occlusive
disease by TcPO2 determination," Angiology 1994 6(45):413-417. |
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